Your Visit
WALK-IN SPACE IS AVAILABLE!!
We have been receiving numerous inquiries about walk-in availability or selling out of tickets. We are pleased to announce that we have added space to our outside viewing deck and changed the flow of traffic to allow for more walk-in space all-day, everyday!
(If you should happen to arrive at a time our viewing deck is at capacity, it is typically less than a 10-minute wait to come in and visit with the bears.)
**We DO NOT offer advance admission or reservations at this time.
“If you want to see bears, this is the place.”
This is your opportunity to get within 25 feet of Alaska's distinctive brown bears in a naturalized setting. Our three-quarter acre habitats are located about 5 miles from the town center, set against the Tongass National Forest. Enjoy 3 populations of bears and observe their unique personalities from a large, covered viewing platform, indoor balcony windows, or ground level windows. Meet experienced naturalists as they share their love and knowledge of this often feared, yet most revered creature of the forest. Learn the challenges we face as we work to rescue these incredible giants.
“The highlight of our trip!”
In order to discourage the bears from getting into a routine, there is no set feeding time. However, the bears love to have visitors and interact with the keepers. Tours last approximately 30 minutes, followed by time to view on your own and visit the gift shop. A beverage area and restrooms are also available.
“Sitka’s most popular tour.”
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2025 OPEN HOURS:
APRIL
Weekends ONLY,
starting April 12th
10am-2pm
Our first cruise ship day will be MAY 1st.
MAY - SEPTEMBER
Open DAILY: 9am - 4pm Last Admission @ 3:30pm
OCTOBER
Weekends ONLY:
10am-2pm
Last Admission @ 1:30pm (weather permitting)
OCTOBER SHIP DAYS TBD
NOVEMBER-MARCH CLOSED
(so the bears can hibernate)
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2024 OPEN HOURS:
MAY - SEPTEMBER
Open DAILY: 9am - 5pm Last Admission @ 4:30pm
OCTOBER
Weekends ONLY:
10am-2pm
Last Admission @ 1:30pm (weather permitting)
OCTOBER SHIP DAYS
Tues 1st: 9am-2pm
Weds 2nd: 9am-2pm
Thurs 3rd: 9am-5pm
Sat 12th: 10am-2pm
Mon 21st: 12pm-4pm
(last admission always 30 mins before close)
NOVEMBER-MARCH CLOSED
(so the bears can hibernate)
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ADMISSION
(no advance purchases
or reservations)
Cash - Check - Cards
Adults (19+) $15.00
Youth (8-18) $5.00
Children (7 and under) free.
Season Pass
$65.00
(for Alaskan residents = unlimited seasonal visits for you and all your guests + 10% off purchases in our gift shop!)
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ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Alternative: Tours
Baranof Tours
(907) 738-9135
Specialized Tours of Sitka
(907) 623- 7716
Sitka Tours
(907) 747-5800
Sitka Wildlife Tours
(907) 738-1733
Cpt. Gary's Sitka Adventures
(907) 738-6901
Bumble Expeditions
(907) 796-9713
Sight See Sitka
(907) 738-4123
Sitka Tundra Tours
(907) 738-8688
Alternative: Shuttle Buses
Tribal Tours
(907) 747-7137
Sitka Tours
(907) 747-5800
Alternative: Taxis and Shuttle Vans
Baranof Taxi
(907) 738-4722
Tidal Taxi
(907) 623-2646
Bayside
(907) 623-8958
Sitka Shuttle Service
(907) 623-8011
Sitka Rides (The Cool Bus)
(907) 623-7267
Alternatives: Other
Yellow Jersey Cycles
(907) 747-6317
Car Rentals
Avis 907-966-2404